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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,117.97, 27,760.25 and 11,164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,117.97, 27,760.25 and 11,164.23 is: 15,405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,117.97 : 27,760.25 = 11,164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,117.97/27,760.25 = 11,164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,117.97x = 27,760.25 × 11,164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,117.97x = 309,921,843.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,921,843.77/20,117.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,405.22

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